The portrait centers on a young woman, presumably Miss Elizabeth Gardner, with her head tilted slightly and eyes gazing directly at the viewer. Her dark hair is pulled back in a simple style, highlighting her smooth complexion. She wears a white dress with a delicate lace collar and a blue ribbon tied in a bow at the waist. The background is a soft, warm brown, with no other figures or specific details. The overall impression is one of quiet elegance and youthful beauty.